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  • Full Time
  • St. Louis City
  • Salary: $58,400 - $66,000
  • Organization Type: Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Associate Director, Annual Giving – Please apply here:  Join WashU!

Position Summary
The Associate Director reports to the Director of Annual Giving. Primary duties and responsibilities involve directing Eliot Society efforts for the School of Medicine and focusing on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of School of Medicine alumni prospects ($1,000 – $24,999) with a primary focus on unrestricted giving. The Associate Director will be responsible for developing a pipeline of alumni donors for the School of Medicine. Alumni donors will be asked to contribute to the SOM Annual Fund which allows the SOM to enhance scholarships, the student experience, and other immediate needs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Qualify and cultivate donors with a primary focus on unrestricted giving, with the goal of increasing the donor’s support to leadership and major gift levels. Increase alumni giving by fostering a culture of philanthropy and inspiring our alumni to support the WUSM mission.
Work closely with all levels of development officers in the School of Medicine to ensure short and long-term fundraising success.
Create and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork that celebrates outcomes, build individual and team capacity, and ensure that WashU UA is a preferred workplace.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

Normal office environment
Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience soliciting gifts of $1,000 or more.
Ability to work effectively within a complex organization across multiple units dealing with diverse constituents (school deans, administrators, alumni, students, university-wide advancement staff and key volunteers) toward development objectives and building effective working relationships.

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Adaptability, Alumni Relations, Analytical Thinking, Business Interactions, Complex Systems, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, Effective Delegation, Management of Employees, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Planning Ability, Positive Thinking, Professional Development, Salesforce (Software), School Development, Self Motivation, Self-Starter, Social Interaction, Strategic Approach, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

$58,400 – $66,000

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Personal

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness

Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EDI Statement
University Advancement is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming environment fostering a culture of inclusion excellence where all staff are respected, valued, and provided opportunities to flourish. We encourage individuals who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of our team to apply. You do not need to meet 100% of the preferred qualifications to apply for these positions.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University’s collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our faculty and staff are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care.

WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems.

We value the well-being of our people. Washington University strives to create a positive employee experience where faculty and staff thrive, both personally and professionally. Our faculty and staff find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.